WetherbyTue, December 26, 2023

SANTOS BLUE (1) won at this fixture last year and has enjoyed a consistent run of form since. The six-year-old won three in succession before finishing midfield at Haydock last month when seventh tackling a 3m premier handicap hurdle. The third that day won an Ascot G1 on Saturday so looks a strong form line. Top chance in this line-up. THE FOUR SIXES (5) ran well in September at Listowel when fourth over 2m4f. Open to further improvement. Shortlisted. FOSTER'SISLAND (2) was a close second in this event last year and holds every chance to go one place better. FAIR FRONTIERES (3) is worth a market check.